A gourmet-style chicken and pasta dish featuring glazed chicken breasts, creamy mushroom pasta, and sautéed vegetables. A perfect balance of flavor and comfort.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to season
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp honey
For Mushroom Pasta:
8 oz fettuccine or linguine
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 oz sliced mushrooms (cremini or baby bella)
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan
½ cup reserved pasta water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Veggies (optional):
1 cup asparagus (blanched) or 2 cups spinach
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain, and set aside.
Season chicken and sear in olive oil until golden. Mix balsamic, soy sauce, and honey; add to pan and glaze chicken until sticky. Rest and slice.
In same skillet, sauté shallots and mushrooms in butter and oil. Add garlic, then stir in cream and pasta water. Simmer and add Parmesan.
Toss in pasta and veggies. Adjust seasoning.
Plate pasta with sliced chicken on top. Drizzle with remaining glaze and garnish with herbs.